Thornton Robinette

1936 - 2017  (80 years)

• Name	Thornton Robinette
  Birth	17 Oct 1936	Cumberland, Alleghany County, Maryland
  Gender	Male
  Death	18 Aug 2017	Oldtown, Allegany County, Maryland
  Notes	Thornton’s wife, Judith Ann Slider, is the daughter of Ernest Slider and Mary Margaret McKenzie (1911-1993) Thornton Ellsworth Robinette, 80, of Oldtown, passed away Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, at his home. Born Oct. 17, 1936, in Cumberland, Mr. Robinette was the son of the late Ralph Robinette and Clara (Stierstorfer) Robinette. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Robinette; and two sisters, Agnes Wigfield and Gladys Devito. Thornton retired from Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company with 30 years of service. He also worked at New Dominion School as an administrator. He served as a volunteer firefighter with District 16 Volunteer Fire Department. He also served as a coach in the Dapper Dan Little League and loved the Baltimore Orioles. Thornton loved to fish, hunt, and garden. He was a tree farmer conservationist. Thornton is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judith Ann (Slider) Robinette; and his children, Rick E. Robinette and wife, Beth; Lance R. Robinette and wife, Teresa; Timothy J. Robinette and wife, Tawny; and Jeffrey G. Robinette and wife, LuAnn. He also leaves behind his sisters, Elsie Morgan and Betty McLaughlin; and his brother, Edward T. Robinette. Thornton is also survived by his grandchildren, Amanda Robinette, Joshua Robinette, Andrea Robinette, Matthew Robinette, Adam Robinette, and Zachary Robinette; and his great grandchild, Asher Kincaid. The family will hold a private celebration of Thornton's life at the family farm. The family would like to extend a special thank to the Western Maryland Regional Medical Center and Hospice Care for the care and compassion given to Thornton and his family. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Flintstone Volunteer Fire Department, P. O. Box 105, Flintstone, Md. 21530. The Adams Family Funeral Home, P.A., 404 Decatur St., Cumberland, is in charge of the arrangements. Published on August 19, 2017, Cumberland Times-News
  Person ID	I38755	McKenzie Genealogy
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

  
  

  Father	Ralph Robinette   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Clara Stierstorfer   d. UNKNOWN
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F15062	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Judith A. Slider,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Rick E. Robinette,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   2. Lance R. Robinette,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   3. Timothy J. Robinette,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]   4. Jeffrey G. Robinette,   b. Private  [Father: private]  [Mother: private]
  Family ID	F07239	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	29 Oct 2021